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31 Aug 01 - 04:03 PM (#539180) Subject: Mike Miles Magic Banjo From: GUEST,Bob I just heard the Magic Banjo CD and WOW. My question is, what was that low pitched banjo? It sounded great but unlike anything I have ever heard before. It is played on a number of tracks including "Soldiers Joy" if that helps. Since I bought the CD used, the liner notes are missing so I am not sure what that banjo was. Can anyone help? |
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31 Aug 01 - 04:23 PM (#539193) Subject: RE: Mike Miles Magic Banjo From: Sorcha According to this page at Mikes site, he used several different instruments. |
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01 Sep 01 - 09:08 AM (#539576) Subject: RE: Mike Miles Magic Banjo From: GUEST,Bob Thanks for the web site. Now I have a new question, what is a minstrel banjo and where do I go to find one? |
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01 Sep 01 - 09:25 AM (#539587) Subject: RE: Mike Miles Magic Banjo From: bill\sables A Minstrel banjo is one of the earliest forms of American bamjo The skin was usually nailed on the pot, they were open backed and fretless. |